Job Description

Job Title:

Payroll and Accounting Manager

Reports to:

Finance Director

Work Location:

In - Person

Job Type:

Full - Time

Position Overview

The Payroll & Accounting Manager plays a key role in supporting the organisation's financial and administrative operations. The position is responsible for managing payroll processes, maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing financial reporting and support to management. The role requires a high level of attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Management

The post holder will manage the full payroll cycle for employees and contractors, ensuring all payments are processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with statutory requirements. Key responsibilities include:

Managing end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring salaries, wages, and contractor payments are calculated correctly and paid on schedule Administering PAYE, National Insurance contributions, pension auto-enrolment, and statutory payments in line with current legislation Processing starters, leavers, salary amendments, and deductions accurately and within required timescales Preparing and submitting Real Time Information (RTI) returns to HMRC and addressing any related queries Maintaining accurate and confidential payroll records in compliance with GDPR requirements Liaising with payroll providers, HMRC, and pension providers to resolve payroll, tax, or pension-related issues

Accounting & Finance Duties

The role supports day-to-day accounting operations and contributes to the accuracy and integrity of the organisation's financial records. Responsibilities include:

Processing supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding and authorisation before posting to the accounting system Maintaining the purchase ledger, resolving supplier queries, and ensuring accounts are kept up to date Preparing and posting general ledger journals to support accurate financial reporting Carrying out regular bank reconciliations to ensure transactions are complete and discrepancies are investigated promptly Processing intercompany and cross-charge postings in line with internal accounting requirements Preparing payroll journals and reconciling payroll control accounts to ensure consistency between payroll and accounting records Assisting with month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations and supporting schedules Maintaining balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and transparency of financial information Supporting forecasting activities by providing accurate financial data and analysis

Compliance & Controls

The post holder will support the organisation's compliance framework and internal controls by:

Ensuring payroll and accounting activities comply with UK regulations, internal policies, and best practice standards Maintaining strong internal controls and clear audit trails to support financial governance Supporting internal and external audit processes by preparing documentation and responding to queries Ensuring financial data is accurate, consistent, and reliable across all reporting and systems

Reporting & Management Support

The role provides financial insight and operational support to management through:

Preparing payroll, cost, and financial analysis reports to support decision-making Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes by providing timely and accurate financial information Responding to payroll and accounting queries from managers and staff in a professional and timely manner Acting as a key point of contact for payroll and accounting-related matters, ensuring clear communication and issue resolution

Person Specification

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills, knowledge, experience, and attributes:

Good verbal and written English skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally in the workplace.

3-5 years of experience with working in accounting and managing payroll.

ACCA / ACA /CIMA finalists or fully qualified, with relevant practical experience preferred, and a clear aspiration to progress within the accounting profession.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to use these tools effectively for administrative and financial tasks.

Experience using Sage Line 50 and Sage Payroll is desirable.

Ability to work effectively under direction while also demonstrating initiative and the ability to work independently as a self-starter.

Proven ability to meet deadlines consistently while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 27,425.96 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person